Georgia on the money line

[bigboydan]

Am I the only one here that likes Georgia this week?

It seems like everyone I talk to this week is all over the Vols in this game, and i don't see why. Just because they have an inexperienced QB does not scare me off of the Bulldogs in this game. I think Georgia is clearly the better team here.

[imgv94]

Seems like a trap to me.. The Bulldogs have been struggling bad on offense lately.. On paper the Vols tower over Georgia IMO..

[bigboydan]

The Bulldogs always play up and down to there compotision though, so I'm not too concerned about there play these last two weeks.

[McBa1n]

The home factor concerns me a bit in this game... It's hard to take a close road favorite.
I REALLY don't like what I've seen out of Georgia, though. I'm not big on the Vols, either - but they can make some explosive plays. That's where I favor Ten, mostly. I'm a sucker for playmaking ability.

It should be an un-entertaining game, to boot.

[imgv94]

I know some people that have 5+ units on Tenn. I only have 1 unit on them myself cause I am a puss y..

[Razz]

Tennessee is certainly the superior side, but you don't just get a win between the hedges because you're the superior team. Nevertheless, I don't believe a one-dimensional offense will be able to move the ball on Tennessee, and, with respect to the Georgia defense, I'm expecting a close, low-scoring win by the Vols.

[bigboydan]

I'm not convinced that Tennessee is the superior team here at all Razz. I feel Georgia is the better team talent wise.

[onlooker]

If anything Dan, its a good value play.

Bulldogs should be favored here, and I really think Tennessee is over hyped right now. They caught California sleeping in that first game of the season. If they played now, I dont think the Vols would come out on top of that one.

[darkghost]

Two similar teams with very good defenses. Tenn might have the better offense but I like the home team getting points. Also, I'll take the better coach in Richt over Fulmer.

For trend followers, UGA has won straight up and ATS the last 5 out of 6 years.

[pags11]

slight lean to Tenn. at anything under a FG, but will be a no play for me...

[imgv94]

If anything Dan, its a good value play.

Bulldogs should be favored here, and I really think Tennessee is over hyped right now.

Sep 2 #16 California Won 35-18
Sep 16 #5 Florida Lost 20-21

[bigboydan]

That win against Cal was the first game of the year. So as impressive as it might look on paper, I really can't give put too much stock into that final score.

They did lose to Florida in a very tight game. However, the Gators should have won that game by more than 1 point.

I just can't put that much faith in Tennessee right now im a game like this. Especially when Phil Fulmer is the coach.

[pags11]

will probably watch this one later in the evening on Tivo...

[ivyconniver]

I like the Bulldogs here

[bigboydan]

I like the Bulldogs here

It's good to see i'm not the only one that likes Georgia in this game.

[onlooker]

Sep 2 #16 California Won 35-18
Sep 16 #5 Florida Lost 20-21

That holds no water to me.

I already told you my thoughts on that Cal game. SEC games are usually always close. Thats just how tough that conference is. Dan already pointed out that the Gators should of won that one by more then they did.

Im not saying Tennessee isnt a good team, just over hyped at this point. If they can survive the conference play down the stretch, then I will join the hype.

[bigboydan]

My thoughts exactly looker. The Vols need to prove it to me in regards to being that dominate team in the SEC once again before I back them.

[pags11]

should be another great SEC battle...just grabbing the popcorn and watching this one...

[Razz]

Dan already pointed out that the Gators should of won that one by more then they did.

He also pointed out that Georgia is the more talented team. He's wrong on both accounts. Florida was extremely lucky to beat Tennessee - they're down by 17 if they don't get a highly questionable roughing the QB penalty on UT - and only Fulmer's idiocy down the stretch stopped the Vols from being undefeated.
In fact, Fulmer is the only reason to think Georgia can win this game. Richt isn't the best coach in the world, but he will at least give his outmanned team a chance to win this game.
I'm not on Tennessee - I was expecting Georgia to be the slight favorite, and I would have taken the Vols at + money on the ML. But, the oddsmakers are making a 4-1 #13 team a road favorite over a 5-0 #10 team? That tells me they believe Georgia is phony, and I completely agree.

[bigboydan]

I disagree with that phony part razz. Books make a line in order to get even action. Now from the looks of it the public would have drove this line thru the roof with the Vols if the sharps weren't keeping it down. Trust me, the sharps are the only reason this line is not 3 or more by now.

[pags11]

just wanted to note that Georgia's kicker will miss this game due to a torn hamstring...

[Razz]

just wanted to note that Georgia's kicker will miss this game due to a torn hamstring...

And this is very important. Coutu is obviously very good, and will not be easily replaced. The Georgia offense, when it does move the ball, will likely be held to FG attempts on at least a couple occasions. If nothing else, this would persuade me to take the points instead of the money line, if I happened to like UGA here.
Dan, taking a higher-ranked home dog isn't generally a sharp play. Not that you're wrong, the public may turn out to be on UT here, but I don't think the public overvalues the Vols. They may undervalue UGA.

[bigboydan]

Just because there ranked higher is not the reason bud. When you give up less touchdowns than you do field goals on the season, I think i'll take my chances.

[Aces]

As bad as i hate to my money is on Tennessee as well. Colorado gave UGA all they wanted. Fulmer is a joke but I'll sing Rocky Top if he wins this one for me.

[moses millsap]

Georgia thought this game was over when they went up 24-7 it seems. Vols ripping apart their defense the last two drives.

[bigboydan]

I couldn't believe Georgia fell apart like they did in that game.

Congrats to the Tennesse backers tonight

[moses millsap]

A lot of the blame should be placed on Lumpkin for his spaced out, relaxed blocking on two of the big plays in the 2H (the first INT and the blocked punt for a TD). I hate running backs that don't block, that's why none of these type of "players" get any PT in the NFL.

[onlooker]

I meant to say the value was Georgia in the first half.

Man, I didnt expect to see the Georgia defense surrender like that.

[imgv94]

Weird fuckin day IMO.. I don't think the best teams won alot of games.. I won this Tenn game and I really don't think they deserved to win..

[bigboydan]

Your not kidding it was a weird game IMG.

I couldn't believe how badly Georgia played in that 2nd half. Turnovers just killed them.


BTW, congrats on your win on this game IMG

[sportsfun]

unbelievable, they are up 24-7 and end up losing by 18!

[pags11]

I couldn't believe that Tennessee scored so many points in the second half...